Arrival Perched atop the 79-floor Upper Hills skyscraper in the heart of the Futian business district, Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen marks the latest genus among her siblings in Southern China since the highly anticipated opening during the Covid in January 2022…
Upon my recent return to Shanghai, I find myself constantly swept away by business trips, seldom staying for more than ten days. In such fleeting moments, I gravitate toward the familiar comforts of old favorites. Yet, my attention was irresistibly…
Taian Table is currently one of the only two Michelin three-star restaurants in Shanghai, a recognition that owes much to the relentless efforts of Stefan Stiller over two decades in China. With the announcement by renowned chef Paul Pairet that…
Entering its tenth year, LVR (La Villa Restaurant), a modern Jiangnan cuisine restaurant located within the Seven Villas in Hangzhou, continues to uphold the essence of Jiangnan culinary traditions while incorporating contemporary creativity to offer diners a unique gastronomic experience.…
Aside from R.O.W.T., which was mentioned in the previous article, another restaurant frequently cited by chefs in my “Where Do Chefs Eat?” segment is Sage. Sage has become one of the most popular restaurants in Shanghai this year, drawing significant…
Recently, the news in the dining world has been rather pessimistic. However, good restaurants are still a necessity in the market. During the pandemic, all restaurants benefited from the sudden surge in business, expanding rapidly. At that time, people tended…
Shanghai Full House is not merely an upgraded version of The Hut, but a completely new and independent concept: a fusion of Sichuan and Huaiyang Cuisine. The fusion of Sichuan and Huaiyang Cuisine is not simply placing Sichuan and Huaiyang dishes side by side on the menu. Instead, it involves…
Interviewing Mr.Weng Yongjun, the founder of Yong Fu, at the North Bund restaurant in Shanghai, sparked a great interest in his culinary career and profound culinary philosophy. Yong Fu may appear traditional, but it is actually paving an avant-garde and unconventional path. His insights into…
